Senior Backend Engineer Cloud-Native Microservices Expert

Bilal Akhter

Lead Software Engineer

**************@*****.*** +1-346-***-**** Saint James, New York, United States PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Software Development Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing, developing, and operating large-scale distributed systems in healthcare, SaaS, and enterprise environments. Expert in C#, .NET, Java, React with TypeScript, and full-stack development. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, concurrency, and system architecture. Proven experience delivering microservices-based solutions, building CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code

(Terraform, CloudFormation), and deploying on AWS and Azure. Highly skilled in SQL Server and PostgreSQL, API contracts, Kafka-based event streaming, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native observability using New Relic. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, Agile/Scrum development, and driving engineering excellence at scale. CORE COMPETENCIES

Languages & Frameworks

C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL Frontend

React, Angular, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3

Backend

MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, AWS Redshift, query optimization, indexing, data modeling, replication, migrations

Architecture

Microservices, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architecture, Concurrency, Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns Cloud

AWS, Azure, GCP (basic knowledge)

CI/CD & DevOps

Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform, CloudFormation

Messaging & Streaming

Kafka, AWS SQS, Message Brokers

Testing

TDD, Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright, Unit & Integration Testing Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, SDLC, CI/CD Pipelines

Soft Skills

Leadership, team mentoring, problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptability, time management, accountability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Software Developer

Expert Technologies Group

02/2022 – Present Auburn Hills, US

•Designed and operated distributed systems at scale supporting millions of users.

•Built and maintained API contracts for internal and external service integrations.

•Implemented Kafka-based messaging pipelines and event-driven microservice architectures.

•Used Terraform and CloudFormation to manage Infrastructure as Code.

•Deployed and monitored applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and New Relic.

•Designed solutions in SQL Server and PostgreSQL with performance tuning and indexing.

•Collaborated in Agile spikes to evaluate new technologies before implementation.

•Led distributed system design sessions and architecture reviews.

•Optimized CI/CD pipelines for enterprise production workloads.

•Lead the design and development of large-scale Healthcare and Digital Health Platforms, improving data accuracy, speed, and system reliability.

•Architected and deployed microservices using Node.js, NestJS, and AWS Lambda, improving scalability and system uptime by 40%.

•Spearheaded frontend modernization using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, achieving a 30% improvement in load time and 25% in user engagement.

•Designed and implemented GraphQL and RESTful APIs supporting millions of secure data transactions daily.

•Engineered ETL pipelines to handle nightly data ingestion from SFTP servers and stored procedures, automating end-to-end synchronization.

•Optimized PostgreSQL and MongoDB queries, achieving a 45% reduction in response latency.

•Built reusable UI components using Material UI and Tailwind CSS, ensuring scalability and design consistency across platforms.

•Introduced serverless workflows with AWS Step Functions and SQS for event-driven automation.

•Implemented RBAC and enhanced API security using JWT, AWS Cognito, and fine-grained IAM policies.

•Collaborated with product managers and architects to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.

•Designed monitoring and alerting mechanisms via CloudWatch and Prometheus for proactive issue detection.

•Led code reviews, conducted architecture audits, and mentored junior developers to promote clean code principles.

•Established CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS Code Pipeline, reducing deployment time by 50%.

•Integrated automated testing with Jest and Mocha to maintain code reliability and prevent regression.

•Developed internal admin and audit tools for streamlined QA and data verification processes.

•Collaborated cross-functionally with UI/UX, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure timely feature delivery.

•Enhanced HIPAA-compliant integrations ensuring secure data exchange across healthcare systems.

•Introduced API rate limiting, caching, and request validation to improve performance and reliability.

•Implemented infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using CloudFormation templates to standardize deployments.

•Contributed to architectural decisions on scalability, observability, and fault tolerance for distributed systems. Senior Software Engineer

Geisinger

01/2020 – 02/2022 Danville, US

•Developed front-end architecture using both Vue.js (v2 and v3) and Nuxt.js (v2 and v3), setting up unified component libraries and routing strategies across multiple versions of the platform.

•Built and maintained a rich-text editing plugin via CKEditor 5 (integrated into Vue/Nuxt) to enable non-technical users to manage content directly.

•Built granular role-based access control allowing each content section to be assigned specific permissions for a defined period

(e.g., one week), with automatic de-assignment after the expiry date.

•Engineered websockets-based real-time document and CMS updates, ensuring seamless collaboration and live content workflows with minimal conflict across libraries.

•Developed a plugin in the CMS front-end which enforces a single shared editing session per document across users: when one user opens a document the instance is locked and reused by new joiners rather than spawning duplicate sessions improving resource efficiency and eliminating editing conflicts.

•Architected and implemented real-time document collaboration using Yjs integrated with web-socket providers, enabling live editing across users without merge conflicts.

•Designed responsive UIs using Vue.js and Vuex, Pinia, enhancing maintainability and user experience.

•Established pipelines for CI/CD, enabling automated build, test, and release workflows.

•Integrated AWS Redshift and S3 for data warehousing and analytics, supporting data-driven decision-making.

•Implemented Dockerized services orchestrated with Kubernetes to enhance deployment reliability.

•Collaborated with stakeholders and QA teams to deliver HIPAA-compliant digital health solutions.

•Designed API gateways and authentication layers for secure external integrations.

•Led migration from monolithic architecture to distributed microservices, improving scalability.

•Mentored junior engineers and participated in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews.

•Strengthened system security with token-based authentication and encrypted API communication.

•Implemented unit and integration testing with Jest, Mocha, and Postman collections.

•Collaborated in cross-department initiatives to modernize infrastructure and standardize deployments.

•Delivered high-impact features improving clinical efficiency and patient engagement. Software Engineer

IVCI

01/2016 – 01/2020 Hauppauge, US

•Developed enterprise applications using Node.js, Express.js, and React.js.

•Created scalable RESTful APIs for enterprise clients and multi-tenant applications.

•Migrated legacy systems into microservice-based architectures, improving reliability and fault tolerance.

•Engineered video conferencing and collaboration platforms used across corporate clients.

•Implemented real-time notifications using WebSocket, Redis Pub/Sub, and event-driven design.

•Designed and optimized React-based dashboards and reporting interfaces for end users.

•Applied object-oriented design patterns and clean architecture principles across projects.

•Collaborated with QA and DevOps teams to ensure stable, continuous delivery pipelines.

•Enhanced performance through caching, load balancing, and database query optimization.

•Managed code reviews and pull requests ensuring adherence to SDLC and best practices.

•Conducted technical documentation, sprint estimations, and release notes for stakeholders.

•Supported deployment to AWS EC2 and on-prem environments with Docker containers. EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering Farmingdale State College

09/2012 – 06/2016 Farmingdale, NY, USA

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